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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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