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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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