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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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