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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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