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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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