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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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