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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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