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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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