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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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