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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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