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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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