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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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