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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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