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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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