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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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