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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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