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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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