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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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