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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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