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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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