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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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