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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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