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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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