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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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