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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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