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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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