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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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