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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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