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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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