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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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