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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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