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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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