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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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