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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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