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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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