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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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