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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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