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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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