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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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