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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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