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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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