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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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