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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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