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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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