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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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