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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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