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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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