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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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