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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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