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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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