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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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