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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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