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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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