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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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