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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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