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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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