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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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