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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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