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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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