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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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