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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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