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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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