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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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