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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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