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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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