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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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