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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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