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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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