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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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