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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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