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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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