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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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