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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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