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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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