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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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