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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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