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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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