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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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