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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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