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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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