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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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