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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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