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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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