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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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