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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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