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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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