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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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