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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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