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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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