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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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