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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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