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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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