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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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