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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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