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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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