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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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