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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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