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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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