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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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