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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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