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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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