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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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