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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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