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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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