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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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