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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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