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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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