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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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