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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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