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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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