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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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