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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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