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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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