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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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