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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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