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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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