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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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