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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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