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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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