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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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