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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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