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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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