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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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