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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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