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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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