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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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