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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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