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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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