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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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