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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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