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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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