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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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