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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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