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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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