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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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