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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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