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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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