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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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