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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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