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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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