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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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