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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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