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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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