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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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