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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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