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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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