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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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