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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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