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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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