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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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