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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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