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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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