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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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