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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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