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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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