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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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