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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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