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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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