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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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