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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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