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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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