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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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