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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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