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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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