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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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