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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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