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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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