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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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