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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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