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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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