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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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