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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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