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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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