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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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