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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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