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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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