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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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