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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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