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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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