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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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