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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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