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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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