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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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