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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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