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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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