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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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