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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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