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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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