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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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