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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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