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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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