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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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