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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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