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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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