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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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