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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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