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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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