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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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