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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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