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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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