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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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