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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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