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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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