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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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