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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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