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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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