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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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