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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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