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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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