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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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