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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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