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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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