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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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