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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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