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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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