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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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