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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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