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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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