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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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