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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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