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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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