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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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