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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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