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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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