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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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