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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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