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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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