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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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