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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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