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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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