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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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