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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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