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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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