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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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