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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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