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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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