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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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