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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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