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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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