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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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