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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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