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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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