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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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