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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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