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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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