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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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