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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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