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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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