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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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