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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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