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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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