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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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