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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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