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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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