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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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