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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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