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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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