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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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