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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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