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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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