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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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