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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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