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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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