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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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