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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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