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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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