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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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