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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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