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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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