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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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