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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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