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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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