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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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