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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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