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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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