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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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