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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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