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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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