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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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