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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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