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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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