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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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