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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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