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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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