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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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