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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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