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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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