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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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