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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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