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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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