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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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