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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free 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 issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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