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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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