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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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