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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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