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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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