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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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