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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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