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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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