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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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