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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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