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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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