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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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