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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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