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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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