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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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