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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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