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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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