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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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