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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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