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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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