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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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