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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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