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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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