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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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