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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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