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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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