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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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