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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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