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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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