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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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