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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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