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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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