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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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