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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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