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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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