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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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