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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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