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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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