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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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