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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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