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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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