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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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