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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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