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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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