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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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