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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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