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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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