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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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