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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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