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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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