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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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