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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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