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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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