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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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