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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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