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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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