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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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