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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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