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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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