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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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