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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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