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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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