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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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