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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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