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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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