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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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