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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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