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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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