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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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