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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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