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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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