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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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