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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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