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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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