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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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