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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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