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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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