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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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