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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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