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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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