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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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