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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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