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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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