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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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