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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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