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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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