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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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