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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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