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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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