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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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