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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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