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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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