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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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