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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education