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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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