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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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