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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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