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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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