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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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