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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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