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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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