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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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