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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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