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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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