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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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