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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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