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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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