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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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