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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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