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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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