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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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