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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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