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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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