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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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