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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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