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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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