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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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