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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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