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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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