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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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