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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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