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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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