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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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