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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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