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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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