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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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