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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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