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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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