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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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