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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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