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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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