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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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