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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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