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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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