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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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