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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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