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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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