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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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