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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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