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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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