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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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