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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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