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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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