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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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