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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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