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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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