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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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