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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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