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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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