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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively 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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