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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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