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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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