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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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