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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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