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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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