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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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