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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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