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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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