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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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