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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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