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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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