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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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