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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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