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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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