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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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