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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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