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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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