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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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