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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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