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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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