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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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