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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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