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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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