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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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