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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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