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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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