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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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