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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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