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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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