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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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