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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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