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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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