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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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