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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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