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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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