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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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