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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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