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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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