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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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