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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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