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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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