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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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