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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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