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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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