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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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