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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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