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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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