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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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