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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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