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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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