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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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