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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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