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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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