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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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