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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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