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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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