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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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