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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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