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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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