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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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