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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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