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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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