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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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