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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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