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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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