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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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