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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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