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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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