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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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