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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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