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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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